Table 2 Inclusion criteria.

♦ The research themes included in the literature should focus on the nexus between Digital Technology (as defined in the second part) and education.

♦ The included literature should thoroughly investigate and evaluate the impact and value of digital technology across various dimensions of education, not only limited to the processes of teaching and learning but also encompassing educational management, assessment systems, curriculum design, professional development of educators, enhancement of student engagement, and the monitoring and feedback of learning outcomes.

♦ The following literature should also be included: studies that involve the use of digital technology to promote inclusive education, personalized learning, distance education, and lifelong learning, as well as those that explore how digital technology can create interactive and collaborative learning environments both inside and outside the classroom, and its role in a broader educational ecosystem.

♦ Research on the potential contributions of digital technology in enhancing the learning experience, fostering educational equity, and optimizing the allocation of educational resources should also be considered for inclusion.